- humanely
- hu·mane·ly
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humanely
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humanely — 1590s, from HUMANE (Cf. humane) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
humanely — adv. Humanely is used with these verbs: ↑destroy, ↑slaughter, ↑treat … Collocations dictionary
humanely — humane ► ADJECTIVE 1) having or showing compassion or benevolence. 2) formal (of a branch of learning) intended to civilize. DERIVATIVES humanely adverb humaneness noun … English terms dictionary
humanely — adverb in a humane manner (Freq. 1) let s treat the prisoners of war humanely • Ant: ↑inhumanely • Derived from adjective: ↑humane … Useful english dictionary
Humanely — Humane Hu*mane , a. [L. humanus: cf. F. humain. See {Human}.] 1. Pertaining to man; human. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
humanely — adverb see humane … New Collegiate Dictionary
humanely — See humane. * * * … Universalium
humanely — adverb in a humane way … Wiktionary
humanely — adv. compassionately, kindly, with mercy … English contemporary dictionary
humanely — See: humane … English dictionary
